''The Essence of Maynard Ferguson'' is the third

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trumpeter

Maynard Ferguson Walter Maynard Ferguson CM (May 4, 1928 – August 23, 2006) was a Canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader. He came to prominence in Stan Kenton's orchestra before forming his own big band in 1957. He was noted for his bands, which often served ...

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. It was released in 1993 as part of Columbia/Legacy's budget line ''I Like Jazz'' series (often sporting Sony's "Nice Price" stickers at retail). At the time of its release, this was the only

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available containing many of Maynard's recordings for Columbia.

Critical reception

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's Matt Collar stated simply – "A single-disc, budget-line compilation, The Essence of Maynard Ferguson brings together a handful of tracks the legendary high-note trumpeter recorded during the 1970s."

Track listing

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Personnel

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: Nedra Olds-Neal *

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: Mark Wilder, Sony Music Studios,

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* Product Manager: Penny Armstrong * Packaging Coordinator: Gina Campanaro *

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: Allen Weinberg *

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: Kim Gaucher

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References

1993 albums Columbia Records albums Maynard Ferguson albums {{1990s-jazz-album-stub